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2024 Kentucky Derby Entries

All the prep races are over now and the entries have been drawn for the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday May 4th. A field of 22 was entered for this $5 million classic with 20 starters and two also-eligibles. Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) and Florida Derby (G1) winner Fierceness is the 5-2 morning line favorite, but he drew post position 17, which no horse has ever won the Kentucky Derby from yet. Regular rider John Velazquez retains the mount for trainer Todd Pletcher. Risen Star (G2) and Blue Grass (G1), winner Sierra Leone is the second choice at 3-1 and he drew post two for trainer Chad Brown and regular rider Tyler Gaffalione. Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Catching Freedom is the 8-1 third choice from post 4, with Flavien Prat in the irons for trainer Brad Cox. The rest of the field is at double digit morning line odds.

Encino has scratched so Epic Ride draws in. He was diagnosed with a a soft tissue strain in his right front leg after his gallop on Tuesday morning.

Entries for the entire Kentucky Derby card are available on Equibase. Free past performances are available from BRISnet here (look for Fierceness). Post time for the Kentucky Derby is 6:57pm (race 12) and you can watch it here:

• 10:30 a.m. – Noon ET; FanDuel TV.
• Noon – 2:20 p.m. ET; USA, Peacock.
• 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET; NBC, Peacock.
• 7:30 p.m. ET through the final race; FanDuel TV.

Triple Crown quick links:

• Thursday Kentucky Derby Photos - 18 Kentucky Derby horses and 12 Kentucky Oaks fillies from Thursday morning at Churchill Downs plus a loose horse caught right in front of me! Tapit Jenallie was scratched from the Oaks.
• Wednesday Kentucky Derby Photos - 15 Kentucky Derby horses and 14 Kentucky Oaks fillies from Wednesday morning on the track or paddock schooling at Churchill Downs.
• 2024 Kentucky Derby Analysis - Our annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner using many of the more popular angles and statistical trends. This year there is a clear winner followed by a 3-way tie, but the favorite isn't up there!
• 2024 Kentucky Derby Tuesday Photos - Photos and comments for 15 of the Derby horses and 12 Oaks fillies from Tuesday morning April 30, including timed works for both Japanese horses - Forever Young and T O Password.
• 2024 Kentucky Oaks Entries - On Saturday the post positions were drawn for the 150th Longines Kentucky Oaks and a full field of 14 3-year-old fillies plus two also-eligibles made the entry box, with 7-2 morning line favorite Tarifa drawing post 8. Get the horses, post positions, and free past performances here.
• Derby Workout Notes: 4/23, 4/24, 4/25, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29
• Kentucky Derby Winners and Auction Prices - Bigger may seem better, but in the case of Kentucky Derby horses who sold at auction, less is more. Here is a look at how (badly) high priced auction purchases have done in the Kentucky Derby and the auction prices for this year's top Derby horses.
• Derby Weather Forecasts - up to 15 days in advance
• Kentucky Derby Points List - this is what determines which horses can get in the Kentucky Derby field.
• 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby - All the point earning races on the Triple Crown Trail leading up to the Kentucky Derby with results and winners updated as they are run.
• Kentucky Derby Tickets - See what is for sale on Ebay. Includes tickets and parking.
• 2024 Kentucky Derby And Oaks Security - New enhanced stricter rules with no onsite parking were enforced in 2018, and are in effect again this year. Be sure to read the rules if you are attending. There will still be magnetic wand searches of all patrons and many things are no longer allowed. Check here to make sure you don't bring anything they will confiscate.
• Kentucky Derby Future Wager - This year there are 6 pools starting in November of 2023 plus a single pool for the Oaks.
  • Pool 1 - October 31-November 2
  • Pool 2 - November 23-26
  • Pool 3 - January 19-21
  • Pool 4 - February 16-18
  • Pool 5 - March 15-17 (includes Oaks)
  • Pool 6 - April 4-6
• Kentucky Derby Prep Races - What races should a horse prep in to win the Kentucky Derby? Some races may seem obvious, but have not produced a Derby winner in many years. Find out which races are the best preps here.
• Derby prep race charts - free from DRF
• Kentucky Derby Traditions - Find out all about the big Derby Traditions: the rose garland, the trophy, the Twin Spires, mint juleps, singing "My Old Kentucy Home", fancy hats, celebrities and the annual Derby glasses.
• Fillies in the Kentucky Derby - a look at the 39 fillies who have contested the Run for the Roses and how they did. So far there have been 3 wins, 2 seconds, and 5 thirds.
• Kentucky Derby official site - lots of good info and the latest news here
• Louisville Courier Journal coverage - one of your best news sources for the Derby
• Blood Horse Triple Crown Mania - lots of good info here
• DRF Kentucky Derby Special - Lots of good info like past winners preps, contenders, past performances, and latest news.
• Review: Kentucky Derby Greatest Moments - Commemorative DVD from Churchill Downs with video from 27 different runnings along with interviews, photos, and historical info. Definitely recommended for any racing fan!
• Review: Churchill Downs - America's Most Historic Racetrack by Kimberly Gatto. An entertaining and informative account of the history of the track and it's most famous race, the Kentucky Derby, with lots of photos. Definitely recommended.
• Review: Kentucky Derby Glasses Price Guide - A Comprehensive Guide to Collecting Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glasses and Shot Glasses edited by Judy Marchman
• Triple Crown Trivia Quiz - test your knowledge of the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont and compete with others.
• Buy advance tickets for the Derby and Oaks - from Churchill Downs and save $5 over the gate price on general admission
• Kentucky Derby Tickets on Ebay
• Triple Crown Trivia Quiz - test your knowledge of the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont and compete with others.
• Send this page to a friend - know someone who would like to see this page? Click here to send them the link.

Kentucky Derby Poll Who will win the Kentucky Derby? Dornoch Sierra Leone Mystik Dan Catching Freedom Catalytic Just Steel Honor Marie Just a Touch Encino T O Password Forever Young Track Phantom West Saratoga Endlessly Domestic Product Grand Mo the First Fierceness Stronghold Resilience Society Man Epic Ride (AE) Mugatu (AE)

Get a head start on handicapping the Kentucky Derby here:

• Review: Betting the Kentucky Derby - How to Wager and Win on America's Biggest Horse Race by Dean Keppler. Breaks the task of handicapping the Derby into easy to understand strategies that any bettor at any level of play can implement and gives strategies for wagering as well.
• Handicapping the Kentucky Derby - quick and easy guidelines
• Kentucky Derby Betting - Tips on how to handicap the Derby from Predict Em! and handicapper Kenneth Strong.
• Theories On Picking The Kentucky Derby Winner - a list of many angles people or try to use to pick a Derby winner from dosage to X-factor.
• Why not play the contrarian on Derby Day - From American Turf Monthly for a past Derby, but lots of angles and tips toward the end of the article.
• How to handicap the Derby, a 10 step program - From KY Hoofs, done for a past Derby but the techniques are still good.
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